EST to PST Converter
Convert Eastern Standard Time (EST/EDT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) instantly. See live clocks, convert any time, and view a full hour-by-hour comparison chart — free, no signup required.
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EST to PST — Hour-by-Hour Comparison
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Frequently Asked Questions
EST (Eastern Standard Time) is 3 hours ahead of PST (Pacific Standard Time). This means when it is noon in New York (EST), it is 9:00 AM in Los Angeles (PST). This 3-hour difference remains constant year-round because both zones switch to daylight saving time (EDT/PDT) simultaneously.
To convert EST to PST, simply subtract 3 hours. For example: 3:00 PM EST = 12:00 PM PST. To convert PST to EST, add 3 hours. For example: 10:00 AM PST = 1:00 PM EST.
No. Both the Eastern and Pacific time zones observe daylight saving time at the same time (spring forward in March, fall back in November). During DST, they become EDT and PDT respectively, but the 3-hour gap stays the same.
EST cities: New York, Washington D.C., Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Toronto.
PST cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland, San Diego, Las Vegas, Vancouver.